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Syria: Islamic State

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 125343

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Prime Minister and President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria discussed the return of ISIS-linked British citizens from camps in Syria to the UK during the meeting on 31

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Prime Minister welcomed President al-Sharaa to the UK on 31 March. Details of their discussions are available on GOV.UK at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-ahmed-al-sharaa-of-syria-31-march-2026.

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